Edit The Monastery is a hip hop collective founded in Birmingham, AL, in 2010, centered around the up-and-coming duo Paco (22) and Carlos Charm (21). "We chose the name "The Monastery" because the monastery is a facility where monks live, meditate, and reach enlightenment. We felt that music, a universal language, was the channel we could strongest help those around us come together and attain a higher understanding of the world, of others, and of ourselves." Since the birth of the group, the rappers have shown growth and promise in their aspirations, each dropping two solo mixtapes, and a collaborative effort, "The Genesis," available exclusively through the official website.